Shortridge High School

Shortridge High School Shortridge High School: an IB World School In a society eager to promote educational excellence and sound values, Shortridge will be a home to both.

As the world becomes increasingly more complex and interdependent, the necessity to study cultures different from our own becomes increasingly essential. Thus, in grades nine through twelve we have elected to adopt the International Baccalaureate Programme which emphasizes international mindedness, intercultural understanding and academic rigor. Shortridge High School offers a unique opportunity t

o distinguish itself as a high school dedicated to the principles of leadership, scholarship and service. As participants in the International Baccalaureate (IB) Programme, students may compete in national math or music events, master a foreign language, curate an art exhibition, or perform on stage. From our time at Gambold Prep, our learning community has retained educational leaders who both reflect our core values and are experts in their respective fields. I am proud of their commitment to the ideals and promise of education; SHS has retained 90% of its teaching faculty. As the faculty implements a curriculum that is both rigorous and flexible, and expansive in breadth and depth, we welcome inquiry and inspire greatness. Committed to serving a community from different backgrounds, SHS reflects the cultural diversity of Indianapolis and welcomes a heterogeneous population of learners and teachers. As an inner city school we are confronted with images of poverty, homelessness, racism and conflict. To help reverse these social ills, our students are taught to lead remarkable, compassionate and socially significant lives. The Shortridge High faculty and staff share a common vision of education. Education is a powerful force that must be leveraged to create a safer, more equitable and prosperous community. Our vision is that through education our students will not only achieve academic success, but will also become active and engaged citizens who work for the greater good of society. The key to overcoming challenges such as violence, poverty, racism, hunger, homelessness, and unemployment is an educated citizenry willing to become engaged in civil discourse. Education can help solve society's ills. We must teach our children tenacity, integrity and help them develop a sense of empowerment and an understanding of the importance of service; our graduates will apply their skills and passions to create a lasting impact on their community. We have a singular, visionary goal of educating citizens who think freely, demonstrate intellectual vitality, and address needs and realities greater than themselves. I hope you will join me at Shortridge High School; whether you visit our campus, or decide to enroll, we look forward to welcoming you.

08/23/2026

Shortridge High School has had a fantastic first two weeks. If our students continue doing the right thing, I want to reward them. Who’s with me?!

So proud of our wellness team!
08/21/2026

So proud of our wellness team!

Four Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) are being recognized nationally for their commitment to creating healthier learning environments for students, staff and families. The Alliance for a Healthier Generation has named 1,377 schools nationwide to its 2026 list of America’s Healthiest Schools, rec...

08/21/2026

Trinity Lutheran V Indianapolis Shortridge | Indiana High School Football
Cougars @ Blue Devils
The Trinity Lutheran varsity football team has an away conference game @ Indianapolis Shortridge (Indianapolis, IN) on Friday, August 21 @ 7p.
📶 Game Will be Broadcast: https://bit.ly/4x488CW

Day ✌️ and we're finding our groove 👏
08/11/2026

Day ✌️ and we're finding our groove 👏

A few Shortridge leaders participated in Project SEED program (a hands-on summer internship for high school students and...
08/03/2026

A few Shortridge leaders participated in Project SEED program (a hands-on summer internship for high school students and is a program of the American Chemical Society) at IU Indy this summer.

Campbell, Riccy, and Solis presented their studies from the summer at the poster symposium. They were also invited to share their research at the American Chemical Society conference in Chicago in August. Campbell also got invited to present at the Midwest Geological Sciences conference in February.

We are proud of our students who take their learning beyond the classroom and past the school year!

🚨📈 IPS students set a new district record by earning 10,006 college credits during the 2025–2026 school year—a 46% incre...
07/23/2026

🚨📈 IPS students set a new district record by earning 10,006 college credits during the 2025–2026 school year—a 46% increase over the previous year. The milestone marks the highest number of college credits IPS students have ever earned while still in high school through dual credit and dual enrollment courses, as well as Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) exams.



Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) students set a new district record by earning 10,006 college credits during the 2025–2026 school year—a 46% increase over the previous year. The milestone marks the highest number of college credits IPS students have ever earned while still in high school throug...

📵🔒 LOCK IN: OFF. LOCKED. LEARNING. 🔒📵At Shortridge High School, we're creating distraction-free classrooms where every B...
07/22/2026

📵🔒 LOCK IN: OFF. LOCKED. LEARNING. 🔒📵

At Shortridge High School, we're creating distraction-free classrooms where every Blue Devil can be fully present, engaged, and successful.
Beginning this school year because of new state legislation:

✅ Personal devices should be OFF and stored in lockers throughout the instructional day. We would prefer that they be left at home!
✅ This includes cell phones, smart watches, earbuds, headphones, tablets, gaming devices, and other wireless communication devices. If it gets Wi-Fi and can communicate, it's not allowed.
✅ Students may use devices before school and after dismissal.
✅ Families can always contact students through the Main Office when needed.
Our goal is to create a learning environment where students can focus, connect, and thrive, not simply to take phones away. However, if phones are not properly stored, we will have to confiscate them for guardian pick-up.

LOCK IN = PRESENT + FOCUSED + READY TO LEARN

06/10/2026

"People often underestimate students from IPS schools, but time and time again, IPS continues to prove what excellence truly looks like. Excellence looks like perseverance. Excellence looks like community. Excellence looks like the students who continue to rise despite every obstacle placed before them." - Karol Redondo-Ponce, Shortridge High School Class of 2026 Valedictorian.

06/05/2026

Sweet Night said it best! "IPS, and in my case, IPS Lew Wallace School 107, H. L. Harshman Middle School, and Shortridge High School, have provided students the opportunity, especially marginalized students, to learn, grow, and reach their fullest potential."
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IPS Board Approves Dr. Eric Sinclair as Next Principal of Shortridge High School
05/20/2026

IPS Board Approves Dr. Eric Sinclair as Next Principal of Shortridge High School

On Tuesday (May 19), the Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS)  Board of School Commissioners approved Dr. Eric Sinclair as the next principal of Shortridge High School. Dr. Sinclair is a National Board-Certified educator with extensive experience in school leadership, instructional improvement, and st...

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